horse rescue 01062020

Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler, left, watches as a city firefighter wearing a dry suit gets a ride on an all terrain vehicle to the scene where a horse reportedly was in water up to its neck in Pattee Pond off North Pond Road in Winslow late Monday afternoon. Winslow fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez, at right, speaks with another rescuer.

Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler, left, watches as a city firefighter wearing a dry suit gets a ride on an all terrain vehicle to the scene where a horse reportedly was in water up to its neck in Pattee Pond off the North Pond Road in Winslow late Monday afternoon. Winslow fire Chief Ronnie Roderiguez at right speaks with another rescuer. Firefighters and residents rushed to the remote section of the pond in an attempt to rescue the horse. David Leaming photo 01062020